How shall I refrain from tears when we part?
We must refrain from spitting in public places.
You must refrain from smoking in this area.
Most nations with strong currencies should refrain from following its lead.
The Quartet statement urged the two parties to refrain from provocations and inflammatory rhetoric.
SI: I have to refrain from talking specifically about the price point.
Their emotions drove them to do the right thing and refrain from cheating.
Avoid any signs of criticisms or attack, and refrain from using language that is patronizing or condescending.
This generally means it is helpful to refrain from anger or despair when your situation is difficult.
Therefore, we should decrease our emphasis on international news and refrain from displaying such stories on our magazine covers.
Everything the good man said was full of affection, and I could hardly refrain from tears while he spoke.
In the meantime, Apple mobile users should refrain from downloading and viewing PDF files on their devices.
Many freegans are vegans and thus refrain from eating any animal products, but there are some "meagans" who consume meat that would otherwise remain unused.
Encourage family and friends to refrain from using hurtful nicknames and joking about people who are overweight or have a large body frame.
It is hoped that under the current circumstances, relevant parties keep calm, exercise restraint and refrain from any actions that might escalate the situation.
If you work for a high-powered corporation, you may get impatient with the way things are done at a nonprofit. Try to refrain from telling them how to do their job.
Not only that, but also other people who do not now have a relationship with the obligation violator will refrain from having any relationships with him, will not have any dealing or contact with him.
